2002 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1965 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. 2002 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1965 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1965 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJ8 | 1965 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Jaguar | Vauxhall |
Model | XJ8 | Victor |
Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 48 L |